Bipartisan welcome for new police constables

Six new probationary constables received a bipartisan welcome when they commenced duties at the Brisbane Water Police District recently.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch caught up with the new officers to officially welcome them to the region. 

“Six fantastic probationary constables have been allocated to the Brisbane Water Police District and are ready to hit the ground running to serve and protect our community,” he said.

“Our local police do an outstanding job protecting the Central Coast, and the addition of these new recruits will provide an important boost to police numbers across our region.”

The recruits have completed eight months of foundational training and reported for duty on Monday, August 25, to complete 12 months’ on-the-job training and study by distance education.

They recently graduated in class 366 at the Goulburn Police Academy.

Also popping in to welcome the new police was Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch.

“On behalf of the Gosford electorate, I welcome the new recruits who are joining our fabulous NSW Police teams keeping our community safe across the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts,” she said.

“This year’s police attestation, the largest in over 13 years, is a clear demonstration of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to community safety by rebuilding our NSW Police Force.

“Our fabulous police are there day in, day out protecting our community when we need them most, and I thank our newest recruits for choosing a career of service and sacrifice.

“Welcome to the Central Coast family.”

The six join nine probationary constables who took up duty at Tuggerah Lakes Police District.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the 315 new recruits from class 366 were going to where they are needed most and are ready to hit the ground running and make a real difference in their communities.

“The Minns Labor Government is working hard to get more boots on the ground,” she said.

“While there’s more to do, we have secured better pay, are paying recruits to train and have set up pathways for regional recruits to serve in or near their hometown and experienced officers to transfer to NSW.”